Man arrested after aggravated robbery of a pharmacy in Finglas

Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 30s, in relation to the robbery of a pharmacy in Finglas, Dublin 11 on Wednesday, October 28.

At approximately 5.20pm, the man entered the premises armed with a knife and proceeded to threaten staff.

During the course of the aggravated robbery, the man took a sum of cash and a quantity of medication. He then fled the scene on foot.

Gardaí located the offending male during a follow-up search of the area. He was arrested and the stolen property was recovered.

He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 in Blanchardstown Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.